Which of the following conditions disqualifies a site for capillary puncture?
a.) cyanotic
b.) edematous
c.) swollen
d.) all of the above
Answer: d.) all of the above
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The staff observes that a young male manifests oppositional behavior when he interacts with male staff. He has recently been placed in the custody of his father, since his mother has been deployed in the military
The client told the nurse that his mother relied on him a lot when he lived with her. He tells the nurse that his father is always on his case, never speaks to him without yelling, and tells him he can't do anything right. Identify the appropriate intervention for the client when he feels oppositional toward the staff. 1. Provide opportunities for the client to get to know the staff. 2. Encourage the client to "take five to revive." 3. Have the client chose the consequences for his behavior. 4. Ask the client if he is upset.
Order: Amoxil 125 mg PO, q.8h. The recommended dose for children who weigh less than 40 kg is 25 mg/kg/day divided q.12h., or 20 mg/kg/day divided q.8h. Is this a safe dose for a child who weighs 16 pounds? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Nursing interventions that foster the process of becoming a mother include which of the following?
1. Encouraging detachment from the nurse-patient relationship 2. Promoting maternal-infant attachment 3. Building awareness of and responsiveness to infant interactive capabilities 4. Instruct about promoting newborn independence 5. Preparing the woman for the maternal social role
A community care nurse plans care for older adults as the fall season sets in a cooler weather starts. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for development of hypothermia?
A) Client who lives in an apartment building B) Client who sets the thermostat at 76°F year round C) Institutionalized older adult with cancer D) Older adult who has dementia and lives alone